Find The Greatest Gifts on Earth at Gulfport’s Tuesday Fresh Market

Stop searching and start shopping! For truly unique and heartfelt holiday gifts, look no further than the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market. Happening every Tuesday, the market transforms into a festive holiday haven, offering the ideal opportunity to find one-of-a-kind treasures from over 80 local makers, artisans and crafters.
At the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market, you’ll find everything you need to make your season bright in one festive spot. Shoppers can discover unique gifts to wrap, such as handmade jewelry, stunning ceramic pottery, one-of-a-kind art pieces, and custom accessories while supporting small local businesses. The market also offers a selection of specialty stocking stuffers and kitchen gadgets, ranging from gourmet seasonings and sauces to kitchen cutlery and veggie peelers. Plus, you can stock up on the freshest local produce, specialty foods and essential ingredients for your holiday feasts.
• Wearable Art That Demands a Second Look – Designs with Desi
Owner Desiree Laz, the creative force behind Designs with Desi, is elevating the art of jewelry making with her exquisite craftsmanship. Specializing in the delicate art of crochet wire, Desi creates stunning focal necklaces that are guaranteed to turn heads and gather compliments wherever you go. Each piece is a wearable masterpiece, featuring hand-worked wire intricately woven around the natural beauty of crystals, sea glass, and semi-precious stones. Discover a unique accessory that combines raw, organic elements with refined, multi-talented artistry.

• Florida History Gets a Second Life – Melissa Rogolino Designs
Melissa Rogolino, a true Florida native and exclusive specialty art designer based in Gulfport, creates unique pieces that are truly art pieces never seen before. Melissa combines her focus on historical architecture and design with a passion for sustainability. She finds enjoyment in rescuing discarded solid wood—from old furniture, tables, and even playground sets—often seeking out wood that is weathered or decayed for the challenge. Through her creative hands, these tossed-away articles are transformed into unique, heartfelt, and inspirational works of art meant to be cherished and kept forever.

• Functional Pottery Meets Fiery Artistry – Mihaly Ceramics
Owner Jerry Mihaly designs and creates exquisite, functional handmade pottery that elevates everyday living. Every piece from Mihaly Ceramics is a testament to traditional skill, starting as raw clay that is meticulously manipulated by hand. The transformative process involves two crucial kiln firings: first to bisque at 1941°F, followed by the application of glaze and a final, intense firing to temperatures over 2100°F. This high-fire technique ensures the resulting stoneware is not only durable and beautiful but truly designed to last.

• From the Coast to the Canvas – Palm Hill Surf
Owners Jude Taylor-Darlin and Bill of Palm Hill Surf specialize in creating original, one-of-a-kind artwork driven by their love for Florida, its nature, and the sea. Their studio is a treasure trove of diverse, handcrafted goods, all tied together by a passion for using found objects. They craft unique Wood Art that is hand-cut and shaped, incorporating acrylics and colored pencils. They also produce charming, hand-painted gifts and ornaments using air-dry clay and natural elements like shells. Their exquisite paper goods, including handmade greeting cards and paper earrings, feature a creative mix of antique, recycled, and new papers alongside found objects, ensuring every item is a unique, sustainable, and heartfelt tribute to coastal living.

• Quality Kitchen Crockery – Conover Cutlery
Terry Conover, the owner and operator of Conover Cutlery, provides an essential service for every home cook, gardener, and craftsperson. Terry is an expert in restoring the perfect edge to your tools, offering professional, on-site sharpening for knives, scissors, shears, and garden tools. Beyond bringing dull blades back to life, Conover Cutlery also offers quality kitchen cutlery and pocketknives for sale. Don’t want to replace dull tools? Let Terry Conover’s expertise bring back their factory sharpness right where you shop.

• The Essential Tool for Effortless, Versatile Flavor – Gourmet Garlic Grater
Owner Ed Martin provides must-see onsite demonstrations showcasing the innovative Gourmet Garlic Grater—the perfect gift for any home chef. This complete ceramic grater plate gift set makes adding fresh, potent ingredients simple and mess-free. The specially designed ceramic plate quickly creates a smooth paste from garlic, ginger, turmeric, and other spices, and is even excellent for easily grating hard cheeses and zesting citrus. Each set includes a plate, a convenient garlic peeler, a cleaning brush, and instructions. It’s the ultimate kitchen tool for easily achieving gourmet flavor.

• Practical Luxury – Extreme Peelers
Jon Cornell of Extreme Peelers offers dynamic, onsite demonstrations that showcase the superior precision and efficiency of his cutting-edge kitchen tools. The line is engineered for speed and durability, featuring an “amazing tool” boasting ultra-sharp, titanium-coated blades and a dual-action design guaranteed to cut your peeling time in half. For those prioritizing lasting quality, this well-made tool crafted entirely from stainless steel is known for its exceptional durability and consistently flawless performance.

• Impeccable Ingredients for Your Holiday Feast – Protein, Produce & Dairy
Beyond unique gifts, the Tuesday Fresh Market is your premier source for essential ingredients to elevate your holiday feast. Shoppers can stock up on the freshest produce, seasonal greens, meats, and seafood, ensuring your holiday table is spectacular. Visit vendors like FF2U Produce & Meats and Produce 863 for high-quality staples, and don’t miss specialty items from DutchBites for exquisite international cheeses and Hoot & Harvest Farm for locally urban grown seasonal fare. Everything you need for a truly gourmet celebration is available right here.
“The Tuesday Market is Gulfport’s prime spot for discovering both everyday necessities and truly unique items, especially during the gifting season,” says Scott Linde, president of the Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce. “When you shop here, you’re not just buying a gift; you are connecting directly with and uplifting the talented businesses who make our community thrive, ensuring every holiday purchase is heARTfelt and one-of-a-kind.”
This holiday season, make your gifts meaningful and invest in small businesses in our local community to ensure your presents are cherished. The Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market is open every Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Find this festive destination in the heart of Gulfport’s Waterfront District located at 3000 Beach Blvd S., Gulfport, FL 33707.
Admission is free, and complimentary parking is available throughout the Waterfront District.